31-year-old with suspected stab wound flees hospital, negotiates rooftop standoff with police
In a recent incident in Werribee, a man was admitted to the hospital under police guard after self-presenting with a suspected stab wound at approximately 12:45 pm on Saturday, December 16. The individual underwent surgery for injuries deemed non-life-threatening.
Reports indicate that the 31-year-old man, who had outstanding warrants, absconded from the hospital around 8:45 am on Sunday, December 17, heading towards Hoppers Crossing Railway Station. Subsequently, he climbed onto the roof of a shop at Hoppers Junction. Swiftly, several police vehicles and the airwing converged on the area.
Police engaged in negotiations with the individual, leading to a peaceful resolution as he descended without incident. The man was then returned to the hospital, where he is currently under police guard.
Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident, with oversight from the Professional Standards Command. Further details surrounding the circumstances of the man’s initial injuries and his subsequent escape are yet to be disclosed.
